Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2025-2026

The Samar 8 Miler, held in Memphis, Tennessee, is a trail running event featuring an 8-mile course composed of two loops on the Wolf River Trails, known for their flat, runnable single-track terrain. The race also offers a 4-mile option with one loop. The course is marked with orange ribbons and fla..

Hell Mary is a unique running event held in Watertown, Tennessee, featuring a 1-mile flat loop course set on open fields with a new creekside section. This race caters to speed enthusiasts seeking a fast, obstacle-free trail with the option to cool off in the creek during the run. The event includes..

The Cherokee Ultra in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, is a challenging trail running event featuring two distances: 70K (46 miles) and 130K (84 miles). Set in the scenic Cherokee National Forest, the course offers rugged mountain terrain with significant elevation gains—over 10,000 feet for the 70K and 1..

The Caspian 10 Miler, held in Cordova, Tennessee, takes place on the scenic Tour De Wolf Trails within Shelby Farms Park. The course features a challenging 5-mile loop of mostly single-track dirt trails with roots, some elevation gain, open grassy fields, gravel roads, and dirt paths. Runners comple..

The Still Hollow Trail Race, held at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga, TN, offers both a half marathon and a 10K race. Known as one of the fastest trail races in the Southeast, the course features wide, soft, and gently rolling pedestrian-only trails in the first half, ideal for both dist..

The Celebrate Munford 5K Run, Roll & Stroll is an annual event held at Centennial Park in Munford, Tennessee. This family-friendly race features a 5K run and a fun walk, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities. The event offers a supportive and festive atmosphere, with awards for top finish..

The Nashville Running Company's Bowie 6 Miler is a popular trail race held in Fairview, Tennessee, featuring a 6-mile course through scenic trails with gradual inclines, single and double tracks, and soft pinestraw underfoot. Known for its fast and enjoyable route, it is a fan favorite in the 6 Mile..

The Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival is an endurance running event held at Fort Loudon State Historic Park on Tellico Lake in Vonore, Tennessee. Featuring a scenic 3.65-mile loop trail with about 500 feet of elevation gain per lap, the course is mostly runnable and trails through beautiful lake views and..

The King Half Marathon and 7-miler take place on the scenic Wolf River Trails in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring mostly flat, runnable single-track paths. The event serves as a preview of the Mamba 100 race, sharing the same loop with slight distance adjustments. Runners experience a well-marked cours..

The A Race for the Ages will take place in Manchester from Thursday 28 August 2025 to Monday 1 September 2025.

The Bad Beard Events Oli Kai 3, 6, & 9 Hour race takes place at the Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Participants run or walk a 2.1-mile loop trail with approximately 190 feet of elevation gain, choosing to complete as many laps as they wish within 3, 6, or 9..

The Panther Creek Challenge is a trail running event held at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, Tennessee. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, it features multiple race distances including a 10-mile, 5-mile, and a Kids Trail Mile, with special categories for students 14 and under. The courses star..

Oli Via is a trail running event held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, featuring two race distances: a 4.5-mile run and a half marathon. The course is entirely on dirt trails, with many flat and fast sections, but also significant elevation gains—731 feet for the shorter race and 2,444 feet for the half m..

The Guild 7 Trail Race is a 7-mile trail running event held near Chattanooga, Tennessee, on the historic Guild-Hardy Trail, a former railroad grade dating back to the 1880s. The course features a challenging 3.5-mile uphill climb to a turnaround point marked by a large boulder, followed by a 3.5-mil..

The Misfit Mountain Athletics Fall Adventure Retreat is a multi-day outdoor event held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, from September 18 to 22, 2025. Designed for trail enthusiasts of all levels, the retreat offers guided trail running and hiking with distances ranging from 5 to 15 miles, split into grou..

The Dirt Circuit is an ultra-running event held at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, Tennessee. Set around scenic Cherokee Lake, the race features a 2.9-mile loop course combining wide and single-track trails through fields and woods, including two wooden bridge crossings. The event offers mul..

The Barkley Fall Classic is a challenging 50-kilometer trail race held in Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee, designed to emulate the legendary Barkley Marathons. The course features rugged terrain through the Brushy Mountains, with significant climbs and descents, scenic vistas, and limited course m..

The West Tennessee Trail Run is an annual event held at International Harvester Managerial Park in Lakeland, TN. It features a 3-mile trail run/walk and a 1-mile fun run/walk, promoting stormwater education and showcasing green infrastructure efforts in West Tennessee. Participants can enjoy a festi..

The Big South Fork Trail Race, held in Oneida, Tennessee, takes place at the Bandy Creek Campground within the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The event features two distances: a challenging 17.5-mile out-and-back loop starting at the John Litton General Slavens Trailhead, and a 1..

The Wolfman Trail Race and Duathlon take place in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring multiple distances including 21, 14, 7, and 3-mile trail runs, as well as an individual duathlon with a 6-mile bike and 3-mile run course. All events start and finish under the Walnut Grove Bridge near the BMX Track, uti..